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Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Category: Historic Sites - Frankfurt Attractions & Activities
Address: Römerberg, Frankfurt 60311
This magnificent church sits supremely on the Römerplatz and borders a central district. Amazing architecture highlights the growth and development of the city and forms an interesting contrast to the modern buildings that define much of Frankfurt. Open all hours.
Category: Historic Sites - Frankfurt Attractions & Activities
Address: Opernplatz 1, Frankfurt 60313
When it was built in 1880, the Alte Oper was celebrated for its architecture and excellent acoustics, and while Frankfurt has a more modern opera house now, it's no match for the original in terms of style and sheer elegance. Magnificent exterior details make the building fun to see even from the outside. Inside, the main hall seats 2500, and...
Category: Historic Sites - Frankfurt Attractions & Activities
Address: Börsenplatz 4, Frankfurt 60313
This centrally located historic building was the site of the German Stock Market and continues to be a symbol of German growth and economic dominance. Great place to visit during a walking tour of the Altstadt (Old City). Bookings for tours must be made one working in advance, and visitors must show a valid ID card or passport.
Category: Historic Sites - Frankfurt Attractions & Activities
Address: Domplatz 1, Frankfurt 60311
This homage to St. Bartholomew holds a singular place in German history as one of a few churches raised to the position of "Imperial cathedral." Royal coronations were held in its soaring Gothic interior for hundreds of years. Relief sculptures of the stations of the cross line the walls and the exterior of the church is crowned by one of the...
Category: Historic Sites - Frankfurt Attractions & Activities
Address: Münzgasse 9, Frankfurt Am Main 60311
This Renaissance-era building was originally constructed as a monastery, although it hasn't been inhabited by monks since 1803. A beautiful structure on its own, the interior is made even more so with several frescoes by artist Joerg Ratgeb. Today, the Karmeliterkloster houses the Museum of Early History, the Institute of Urban History and a...
Category: Historic Sites - Frankfurt Attractions & Activities
Address: Paulsplatz 1, Frankfurt 60311
This historic and beautiful church has a storied history in Frankfurt as the site of the first German National Assembly in 1848. Mostly destroyed during the war and rebuilt in 1947, the interior of the old church reflects a modern sensibility and complements the exterior architectural style. Visits provide an interesting glimpse at the role of the...
Category: Historic Sites - Frankfurt Attractions & Activities
Address: Römerplatz, Frankfurt 60311
The historic "city hall" is actually a configuration of eight homes and was chosen as the seat of government as far back as 1405. Tour the Imperial Hall (Kaisersaal) in the interior to view the 52 portraits of the Holy Roman Emperors from Charlemagne to Francis II. Documents also show how Frankfurt was chosen in 1356 as the location for the...
Category: Historic Sites - Frankfurt Attractions & Activities
Address: Alte Mainzer Gasse 8, Frankfurt 60311
An international/ English speaking Catholic parish is housed in this church with a typical German exterior constructed in 1219. Steeply sloping slate roofs and stucco walls conceal the low vaulted arches and primitive sculptures of early Gothic style within. Paintings from the 19th century hang near the vibrantly painted altar. Located in a...
